Summary
Photograph of a diagram entitled "Fig 4. Variable gear integrator, wheel and disc type". This is a diagram of a mechanical device which can perform the mathematical operation of integration as part of a mechanical analogue computer.
This is one of a set of photographs showing computers, computer components, computer structure diagrams and computer programmimg instructions, probably used as aids in teaching computing subjects. The diagrams and instructions relate to several pioneer models and systems of stored program computers dating back as far as the 1950s and including CSIRAC (originally known as CSIR Mark 1), Cirrus, Atlas, IBM System/360 , CDC 6600 System, and Illiac IV.
Description of Content
Schematic diagram of the disc intergrators of a differential analyser.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of a computer programming diagram
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Steve & Connie Kormas, 22 Feb 2001
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Creator
Dr Trevor Pearcey, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950s-1960s
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
On reverse in black pencil at lower right, Museum Victoria catalogue reference: "MM 68403"; Handwritten in black ink on reverse: " Variable gear integrator, wheel and disc type".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
210 mm (Length), 161 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
